Healthcare Management Technology (A25200)
Associate in Applied Science
The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students
for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a
comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare
environment.
The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks
related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment.
Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and
supervisory skills.
Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical
offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible
to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination
of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certificates include, but are
not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM),
the healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account
Manager (CPAM) and the
Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.
The Healthcare Management Technology Program at Rockingham Community College
is a cooperative educational program offered by Forsyth Technical Community College
and Rockingham Community College. All general education courses required in the
program are available on each local campus. Required core courses will be available through
Forsyth Technical Community College’s on-line program offerings. The degree is awarded
by Forsyth Technical Community College. Students entering this program must request
transcripts be sent to both Forsyth Technical Community College and Rockingham
Community College as part of the admissions process.
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Fall Semester
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Class
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Lab
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Clinic
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Wk Exp.
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Credit
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| ACC | 120 | Prin of Financial Acct | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | OST | 149 | Medical Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | ENG | 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | HMT | 110 | Intro to Healthcare Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | MED
| 121 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | Spring Semester | | | | | | | ACC | 121 | Prin of Managerial Acct | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | HMT | 211 | Long-Term Care Admin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | ENG | 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | MED
| 122 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | CIS | 110 | Intro to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | Summer | | | | | | | BUS | 153 | Human Resource Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | ACC | 225 | Cost Accounting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | | | | Fall Semester | | | | | | BUS | 110 | Intro to Business | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | COM | 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | HMT
| 210 | Medical Insurance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | OST | 137 | Offi ce Software Appl | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | MAT | 151 | Statistics I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | MAT | 151A | Statistics I Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | Spring Semester | | | | | | | OST | 286 | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | BUS | 260 | Business Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | CTS | 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | HMT
| 220 | Healthcare Management Financial | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | | | | Humanities Elective List | | | PHI | 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | PHI | 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | HUM
| 121 | The Nature of America | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | HUM | 220 | Human Values & Meaning | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | REL | 110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | REL | 221 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | ART | 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | MUS | 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | ENG | 231 | American Literature I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | |
Total Semester Hours 72
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